Met police data platform deployed with data protection issues
The Metropolitan Police Service’s Connect system encountered data protection issues and search functionality weaknesses.
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UK Government targets minorities with social media ads despite Facebook ban
Government agencies and police forces are using targeted social media ads based on protected characteristics and stereotypical traits to reach minority groups, raising ethical concerns.
Meta to ask EU users’ permission to show targeted advertising
Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will ask EU users for consent to display personalised ads due to recent regulatory rulings.
The ICO Publishes Practical Guide to Data Protection in Journalism
The ICO has developed a code of practice for the use of personal information in journalism, aiming to balance press freedom with individual privacy.
UK Becomes First Associate Member of CBPR
he UK is now the first country with Associate status in the Global Cross Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum, opening up opportunities for international collaboration on data transfers.
UK’s Post-Brexit Data Bill Promises Economic Boost, Sparks Privacy Concerns
UK’s new DPDI Bill may boost economy but raises serious data and privacy concerns.
Metropolitan police shared sensitive data about crime victims with Facebook
British police shared sensitive data collected from individuals reporting sexual offences and domestic abuse crimes on their websites with Facebook for targeted advertising.
UK and U.S. Announce Commitment to “Data Bridge”
US and UK announced their intent to forge a data bridge between the two countries.
UK to remove Chinese-made surveillance equipment from sensitive government sites
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled sweeping measures to safeguard the nation’s security.
Google recruitment system may have broken GDPR
Google may now be facing investigation for a potential breach of the GDPR for failure timely delete data from HR system.
UK presses on with post-Brexit data protection reform
UK moves on with data protection reform to make it more “flexible”, while critics warn of risks.
Live facial recognition labelled ‘Orwellian’ as Met police push ahead with use
Live facial recognition is a controversial form of mass surveillance, and human rights advocates are vehement in their criticism of its use by police forces.